Sole Cushion

ABSTRACT

Shoe sole cushioning device for providing foot comfort to persons who are obliged to stand or walk on hard surfaces or wear uncomfortable shoes such as high heels or hard soled, rigid, inflexible, shoes for long periods, the device consisting of a moderately thick foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber or like-material sole placed beneath the shoe and secured there to by means of adhesive that is readily and easily removed for purpose of conveniently replacing a worn shoe sole cushion.

FIELD OF SEARCH

US Patent 1,490,963 Rubber Sole April 1924 Colella References: 1,747,603Shoe Pad February Ruth 1930 2,979,835 Foot Cushioning April 1961 SchollDevice 3,721,024 Cement Cobbler March 1973 Innerbickler D371894 Women'sInsole July 1996 Gay & Cole

DESCRIPTION

This invention relates generally to footwear.

It is generally well known that many persons who are obliged to stand orwalk for long hours on hard pavements or floors complain of tired feet.This situation is of course objectionable and therefore in want ofimprovement.

It is the principal object of the present invention to provide a shoecushioning sole that comprises a novel device for footwear thateliminates the above described objection for people with tired feet dueto standing or walking on hard surfaces.

The object of the present invention is to provide a shoe cushioning solewhich is moderately thick foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber orlike-material outer sole so to thoroughly cushion the person's shoesfrom the hard surface standing upon.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shoe cushioningsole wherein the foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber or like-materialouter sole can be readily and easily replaced after becoming worn out.

Other objects of the present invention are to provide a shoe cushioningsole which is simple in design, inexpensive to manufacture, rugged inconstruction, easy to use and efficient in operation.

These and other objects will be readily evident upon a study of thefollowing specification and the accompanying drawing wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a left-side and right-side shoe-shaped SoleCushion,

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of a Sole Cushion shown illustrating anadhesive incorporated on the top side thereof,

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of a Sole Cushion in an assembledposition placed on the bottom of a person's shoe,

FIG. 4 is top plan view of a Sole Cushion which can be cut transverselyalong lines 4-4 and 5-5 as it is marketed, and

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are side elevation views of a Sole Cushion forefootand heel in an assembled position.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, the reference numeral 10represents a Sole Cushion according to the present invention whereinthere is an adhesive 11 that is detachably attached upon the bottom of aperson's shoe 12.

The Sole Cushion 10 is of a generally shoe-shaped outer soleconfiguration. The Sole Cushion 10 comprises a moderately thick onepiece member made of foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber or like-materialor the equivalent.

Upon the upper side 13 of the Sole Cushion 10 there is placed anadhesive 11 so as to adhesively secure the Sole Cushion 10 to the bottomof a person's shoe 12.

If it is desired to place the Sole Cushion 10 only on the forefoot 14 orheel 15 section of a person's shoe, a person herself may readily cutalong the lines 4-4 and 5-5 and simply place the Sole Cushion to theforefoot or heel section of the bottom of the shoe.

The Sole Cushion due to its thick foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber orlike-material provides comfort for persons who stand or walk all daylong on hard surfaces or wear uncomfortable shoes.

1. The Sole Cushion is a separate outer sole component being readily attached or detached from the bottom of a person's shoe to permit replacement of said outer sole after becoming worn out, said outer sole being configured to the bottom of a person's shoe, comprising a moderately thick foam/gel/cellulose/plastic/rubber or like-material.
 2. The Sole Cushion as set forth in claim 1, wherein a replaceable adhesive is placed between said outer sole and the bottom of a person's shoe for adhesively securing said outer sole and a person's shoe together. 